On June 11th, 2015, OHHS Art student Rylan Hixson (’15) was recognized at the 2015 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City for his piece “Cross Section” which earned him  American Visions Medalist status earlier this year.  Rylan’s piece will be touring America and displayed in various venues over the course of the next year. Congratulations to Rylan for his achievement and amazing opportunity to be added to the ranks of so many talented individuals that have been recognized through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program since 1923.

Mr. Groh is excited to announce that the 14th Biannual Student Photography Show will be opening at Aroma’s Java and Gelato this Friday at 7pm. Come join them for live music, great photography, and the camaraderie of young artists. The work primarily showcases Photo II students, but it will also feature work from Digital Photo and a few from Photo I. All the work will be for sale and 100% of the proceeds go directly to the artist.

Come show your support! The party usually goes well past 9pm. 

Join us for the Oak Hills High School Studio Art AP Exhibition as a part of Future Now- Wash Park Art’s annual celebration of outstanding student works

May 8 – May 17
Oak Hills High School Visual Art Department Chair, Jamie Schorsch, and AP Studio Art instructor, Bridget Dignan-Cummins, will curate an exhibit of advanced high school students’ art works selected from their AP Portfolios.

The works are selected exemplify the extremely high level of rigor, commitment and accomplishment that AP Studio Art students can achieve.

This exhibition is organized annually to celebrate AP student works and to recognize AP student accomplishments throughout the academic year. The exhibition also serves to visually inform other students, teachers, parents and community members about the Studio Art AP program and the diverse subjects, styles, media, techniques and expressions that students may pursue.

Schorsch and Dignan-Cummins curated this exhibit with thanks and appreciation for their students’ hard work in the demanding AP program.

Join us on May 8th, 2015 for the opening reception from 5:00-9:00 pm! Visit washparkart.com for more information, hours, and directions.

“An Artistic Discovery,” a nationwide high school visual art competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute, aims to showcase the artistic talents of high school students. This annual competition is open to students in grades 9-12 who are residents of Ohio’s First Congressional District. All suitable artwork will be displayed for two weeks in May at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and all applicants will be invited to attend an awards reception to announce the winners.

First Place:  Artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol, along with other pieces from students around the country, for one year.

Second Place:  Artwork will hang in Congressman Chabot’s Washington, D.C. office for one year.

Top Hamilton County student:  Artwork will hang in Congressman Chabot’s Cincinnati office for one year.

Top Warren County student:  Artwork will hang in Congressman Chabot’s Warren County office for one year.

The online voted started TODAY April 22nd. You, the students and their family will be able to vote for their favorite piece online at: Congressional Art Finalists: District 1. Voting will be open until Friday, April 24th at 3:00pm.

Please show your support of the Oak Hills High School student entries and VOTE!

Jamie Wullenweber’s piece is #14, “The Primaries” (and is displayed incorrectly in the photograph, it should be verticle) and Taylor Helms’ is #19, “Cherry Blossom”.

Thank you for your help in getting the student’s art displayed in Washington!  Last year OHLSD was represented in our Nation’s Capitol Building by Cameron Suter’s work.  Let’s see if we can go 2 years in a row!